Wednesday, March 1, 2023
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Closed Session Council Board Room 5:00 PM
Open Session Council Chambers 6:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CORONA/CORONA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/CORONA UTILITY
AUTHORITY/CORONA HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
Tony Daddario, Mayor
Tom Richins, Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
Jim Steiner, Council Member
City Council Meeting Final Agenda
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The City Council meeting of March 1, 2023, will be conducted in person. Members may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link:
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CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
1. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Lucila Limon-Mendoza, et al. v. City of Corona, et al.
Case Number: US Central District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-00134
2. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. BPL LLC, et al.
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2000693
3. CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Corona v. DD&E, LLC, et al.
Case Number: Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2000548 and San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00016700-CU-EI-CTL
INVOCATION
The invocation may be offered by a person of any religion, faith, belief or non-belief, as well as Council Members.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
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PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. Commendations: Life Saving Awards.
MEETING MINUTES
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5. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority City Council Meeting of February 15, 2023.
6. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes for the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona, Corona Public Financing Authority, Corona Utility Authority, Corona Housing Authority Study Session Meeting of February 15, 2023.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion.
With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration.
7. AGREEMENT - City Council consideration of acceptance and appropriation of a service agreement with the Corona Norco Unified School District via the Proposition 47 Grant Program Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act to fund a Community Services Officer II and Police Department General Assistant.
That the City Council:
a. Authorize the acceptance of Proposition 47 Grant Program funds from Corona Norco Unified School District not to exceed $117,996 per year for a three-year period, totaling $344,248 to the General Fund.
b. Authorize the continuance of one Community Services Officer II position, range G108 (1-5), ($4,037 - $4,907) with three years of budget offset by the above-mentioned grant.
c. Authorize one Police Department General Assistant position, range T034 (1-5), ($2,791 - $3,392), with three years of budget offset by the above-mentioned grant.
d. Approve an agreement with the Corona Norco Unified School District identifying grant objectives and reimbursement of the Community Services Officer II and a Police Department General Assistant position for the three-year period, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
e. Appropriate $53,720 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to be reimbursed from Corona Norco Unified School District, based on pro-rated needs for January 18, 2023, through March 2, 2026, and increase the General Fund revenue by this amount.
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8. BID & PURCHASE - Maintenance/General Service Agreement with R&B Automation, Inc. for Actuated Valve On-Call and On-Site Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Asset Register Creation.
That the:
a. City Council award Notice Inviting Bid 23-020AS for the Actuated Valve on-Call and On-Site Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Asset Register Creation Project to R&B Automation, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the total bid amount of $250,000 per fiscal year.
b. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with R&B Automation, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2025, with one (1) optional three (3) year extension. c. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $25,000 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.060(J).
d. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to R&B Automation, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2025, with one (1) optional three (3) year extension.
e. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
9. BID & PURCHASE - Short-Form Construction Contract for Water Reclamation Facility No. 1 Scale with Michelli Measurement Group, Inc.
That the:
a. City Council create a new Capital Improvement Project titled “WRF1 Truck Scale” and appropriate $187,249.40 from the Sewer Utility Fund 572 to the newly created Capital Improvement Project.
b. City Council award Notice Inviting Bids No. 23-032SB, in the amount of $156,590.40 and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding document as submitted by said bidder.
c. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the ShortForm Construction Contract with Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. in the amount of $156,590.40.
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execute non-substantive extensions, change orders and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $15,659.00 as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.080(I).
e. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to Michelli Measurement Group, Inc. in the amount of $156,590.40. f. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
10. BID & PURCHASE - Issuance of a Purchase Order to TEC of California, Inc. for the Replacement of a Diesel Terminal Tractor with an Electric Vehicle Terminal Tractor from Autocar Truck, LLC.
That the:
a. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a purchase order to TEC of California, Inc., the local authorized dealer for Autocar, LLC., in the amount of $385,660.81.
b. City Council make a determination under Corona Municipal Code Section
3.08.140(C) that competitive bidding has been satisfied based upon the reasons provided in the “Basis for Determination of Competitive Bidding” section of this report.
c. City Council authorize an appropriation in the amount of $424,226.89 from the Sewer Utility Fund 572 to the Utilities Department’s operating budget for the purchase of one electric vehicle terminal tractor for the Utilities Department. d. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute non-substantive extensions, change orders, and amendments up to 10% of total contract cost or $38,566.08.
e. Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct the City Council to take the above actions.
11. RESOLUTION - Resolution approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2023-001, to equitably adjust two salary ranges in the Community Services Department.
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, approving the City of Corona Position Library and Compensation Plan and repealing all prior Plans, including Resolution No. 2023-001, effective January 14, 2023.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record.
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the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This portion of the agenda is for advertised public hearing items where formal public testimony on each individual item is accepted prior to City Council action.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment 2022-0001 to change the General Plan land use designation of two parcels totaling 4.95 acres, located at 220 and 224 N.
Sherman Avenue, from General Industrial to Light Industrial.
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-0008 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to change the land use designation on 4.95 acres located at 220 and 224 N. Sherman Avenue from General Industrial (GI) to Light Industrial (LI) as part of the Cycle 1 of General Plan Amendments for calendar year 2023. b. Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for CEQA.
13. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment 2022-0003 to change the General Plan land use designation of three parcels totaling 4.92 acres located at 212 and 216 N.
Smith Avenue from Light Industrial (LI) to General Industrial (GI).
That the City Council:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-009 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to change the land use designation on 4.92 acres located at 212 and 216 N. Smith Avenue from Light Industrial (LI) to General Industrial (GI) as part of the Cycle 1 of General Plan Amendments for 2023. b. Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for CEQA.
14. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment 2022-0002 to amend the land use on various properties to allow certain residential land uses consistent with the General Plan Housing Element sites inventory and commensurate text changes to certain land use designations in the General Plan.
That the City Council:
a. Certify the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report prepared for the City of Corona General Plan Housing Element Rezoning Program update project, adopt environmental findings and pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
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b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-010 tentatively approving an amendment to the City’s General Plan to change the land use designation on various properties to allow certain residential land uses consistent with the Housing Element sites inventory as part of the Cycle 1 of General Plan Amendments for calendar year 2023.
15. PUBLIC HEARING - Zone Text Amendment 2023-0001 to Title 17 of the Corona Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.31 to establish regulations for an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone.
That the City Council:
a. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Corona Housing Element Rezoning Program.
b. Introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3360, first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 17.31 (Affordable Housing Overlay Zone) to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Corona Municipal Code to establish regulations for an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (ZTA2023-001).
16. PUBLIC HEARING - Community Facilities Plan Amendment 2022-0002 to amend
2.00 acres located at 1220 W. Ontario Avenue and 5.40 acres located at 2880 California Avenue from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.
That the City Council:
a. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Corona Housing Element Rezoning Program that was certified with the approval of General Plan Amendment 2022-0002.
b. Introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3361, first reading of an ordinance approving an amendment to the South Corona Community Facilities Plan to change the Land Use designation from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) for 2 acres located at 1220 W. Ontario Avenue and 5.40 acres located at 2880 California Avenue (CFPA2022-0002.
17. PUBLIC HEARING - Change of Zone 2022-0003 to change the zoning on various properties to allow certain residential land uses consistent with the General Plan Housing Element Sites Inventory.
That the City Council:
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a. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Corona Housing Element Rezoning Program that was certified with the approval of General Plan Amendment 2022-0002.
b. Introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3362, first reading of an ordinance approving a change of zone to: (1) add an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone for various properties to permit High Density Residential in conjunction with existing zoning; (2) change the zoning for various properties from Agricultural and R-1 Single Family Residential; and (3) change the zoning for various properties from C-2 Restricted Commercial to Mobile Home Park zone (CZ2022-0003).
18. PUBLIC HEARING - Specific Plan Amendment 2022-0003 to amend various specific plans to change the land use on certain properties to allow certain residential land uses with commensurate text changes.
That the City Council:
a. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Corona Housing Element Rezoning Program that was certified with the approval of General Plan Amendment 2022-0002.
b. Introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3363, first reading of an ordinance approving amendments to various specific plans to: (1) add an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone for properties identified on the Housing Sites Inventory to permit High Density Residential in conjunction with existing zoning; (2) change the zoning on various properties from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential; and (3) make commensurate text changes (SPA2022-0003).
19. PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution approving the High Density Residential and Mixed-Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines and Western Riverside Council of Government’s Objective Design Standards Architectural Style Standards in support of the Housing Element Rezoning Program.
That the City Council:
a. Find that no additional environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is necessary because there are no changes to the project as analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Corona Housing Element Rezoning Program adopted with GPA2022-0002. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-014 approving the High Density Residential and City of Corona Page 8 Printed on 2/27/2023
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Mixed-Use Objective Development Standards and Design Guidelines and Western Riverside Council of Government’s Objective Design Standards Architectural Style Standards.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is for Council discussion and action on staff reports and new topics that may not be routine status reports, or documents covering previous City Council action.
20. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Resolution approving Cycle 1 of the General Plan Amendments for 2023 to include General Plan Amendments 2022-0001, 2022-0002, and 2022-0003 to amend the land uses on various properties within the City of Corona.
That the City Council:
a. Find that GPA2022-0001 and GPA2022-0003 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for CEQA.
b. Find that the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report prepared for the City of Corona General Plan Housing Element Rezoning Program update project and certified during the public hearing for GPA2022-0002, was completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Corona Local CEQA Guidelines.
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-012 approving GPA2022-0001, GPA2022-0002, and GPA2022-0003 as Cycle 1 of General Plan Amendments for 2023.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
This portion of the agenda is for proposed ordinances presented for the City Council's consideration.
21. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - An ordinance adding Chapter 10.47 to the Corona Municipal Code Regarding Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters.
That the City Council Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3364, the first reading of an ordinance regarding the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter.
22. LEGISLATIVE MATTER - Ordinance of the City of Corona amending Chapter 8.02 of the Corona Municipal Code relating to a renaming of the Chapter and the inclusion of a declaration of nuisance for secondhand smoke and associated policy for City enforcement of nuisance complaints
That the City Council:
a. Introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3365, first reading of an ordinance of the City of Corona, California amending Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.02 relating to a renaming of the Chapter and the inclusion of a declaration of nuisance for secondhand smoke.
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b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-015 establishing a policy for the City’s enforcement of secondhand smoke nuisance complaint and clarifying that enforcement is solely a private matter.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF FOR THE:
This portion of the agenda lists items from Commissions and Boards.
A) Library Board of Trustees
B) Planning & Housing Commission
C) Parks & Recreation Commission
D) Regional Meetings
23. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jacque Casillas on I-REN Meeting of February 21, 2023.
24. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Board of Directors of the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (WRCRWA) Meeting of February 23, 2023.
25. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Wes Speake on the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Western Programs Meeting of February 27, 2023.
26. REGIONAL MEETING REPORT - Update from Council Member Jim Steiner on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Board Meeting of February 23, 2023.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for items requested by the Mayor, Council Members or Staff for consideration at a future meeting. No immediate action is taken on Future Agenda items; this section serves to highlight topics that will be considered at upcoming meetings. Council action on items that have appeared in this section takes place under Administrative Reports, when accompanied by a staff report.
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1. Anti-Camping Ordinance Revisions March 15, 2023
2. Catalytic Converters Ordinance (J. Steiner) March/April
3. Surplus 725 S Main Street (Staff) March/April
4. Strategic Plan Implementation (Staff) March/April
5. Annual Goal Setting (Staff) March/April
6. Financial Health Metrics (Staff) March/April
7. ARPA Update (Staff) March/April
8. Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue Projections (Staff) March/April
9. UAS Program (Staff) March/April
10. Body Worn Camera Project (Staff) March/April
11. Sidewalk Repair Program (Staff) March/April
12. Service Level Changes (Staff) March/April
13. Fiscal Year 2024 Draft CIP (Staff) March/April
14. Expenditures and General Fund Financial Forecast (Staff) March/April
15. Measure Investment Plan X Plan (Staff) March/April
16. Street Sign Replacement Program (Staff) March/April
17. Utilities Rate Study (Staff) March/April
18. Purchasing Update (Staff) March/April
19. LMD Update (Staff) March/April
20. Park Ranger Program Update (Staff) March/April
21. SB1439 Conflict Verification (W. Speake) March/April
22. Historic Resources Ordinance Update (W. Speake) April/May
23. Quiet Zone at Railroad Crossings (Staff) April/May
24.Quarterly Sales Tax Update (Staff) April/May
25. Lending Policy for Historic Items for City Facilities (W. Speake) April/May
26. Implementation of SB6 and AB2011 (Staff) April/May
27. Volunteer Program Update (Staff) April/May
28. FY 2024 Proposed Budget (Staff) May/June
29. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (Staff) May/June
30. Co-Sponsorship Program (Staff) May/June
31. City Park Master Plan Delivery (Staff) June/July
32. Parks Standards (Staff) June/July
33. Trails Master Plan Phase II Delivery (Staff) August/September
34. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Delivery (Staff) September/October
35. Rent Stabilization Update (T. Richins) TBD
36. Security Camera Master Plan Update (Staff) TBD
37. Banning Temporary Signs in the Public Right of Way (W. Speake) TBD
38. Historic Civic Center Frontage Design Options (Staff) TBD
39. Development of a I-15 Corridor Lobbying Coalition (W. Speake) TBD
40. Small Business Grant Program Guidelines (Staff) TBD
41. Wylie Labs (J. Casillas) TBD
42. Comprehensive Transit Analysis (Staff) TBD
43. Options to Expedite Redevelopment of Main Street & Parkridge Ave. Area (J. Casillas) TBD
44. Historic Commission (T. Richins)
45. SB-9 Compliance (T. Richins)
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46. Backyard Chickens (T. Daddario)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona/Corona Public Financing Authority/Corona Utility Authority/Corona Housing Authority is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 4:30 P.M. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda for closed session items in the City Council Board Room followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted agenda in the City Council Chambers.
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